Tom Donar
@tomdonar
I’m an educator and instructional designer with 15 years creating Canvas-based, learner-centered digital learning.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a tenured Spanish teacher with 15 years of experience designing and delivering learner-centered experiences for diverse audiences. I build digital learning modules using Canvas and translate complex content into accessible, interactive lessons for both asynchronous and synchronous learning.
Beyond teaching, I’ve led curriculum and mentoring work—serving as Assistant Division Chair of World Languages (2024–Present), a lead language teacher, and a teacher mentor for new teachers for six years. I’ve also contributed to district curriculum decisions and built course curriculums from scratch, including a dual credit Advanced Spanish Conversation Canvas course.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Division Chair
Woodstock North High School (WNHS)
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Served as Assistant Division Chair of World Languages at WNHS, filling in for two full semesters during maternity leaves.
Spanish Teacher (Tenured)
Woodstock High School and WNHS
Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 11 months)
Taught asynchronous and synchronous Spanish lessons with a digital curriculum built in Canvas. Developed and managed Canvas learning modules and curriculum, including courses used by other district teachers.
Advanced Spanish Conversation
McHenry Community College
Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 (7 years)
Taught a dual credit college course (SPA 271 and SPA 272) and created a Canvas course from scratch. Updated and managed the Canvas course through various changes during the course term.
Spanish Teacher
Bartlett High School
Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 (10 months)
Contributed to curriculum writing for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 and served on the AVID World Language team.
Spanish Teacher
Darlington High School
Aug 2012 - Jul 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Taught Spanish classes ranging from Spanish 1 to AP Spanish Language & Culture. Delivered six sections per semester across the program.
Head of Spanish Department
Darlington High School
Aug 2012 - Jul 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Head of the Spanish department for four years, developing the Spanish program curriculum for freshmen through seniors. Taught all Spanish classes offered at the high school.
Lead Language Teacher
Woodstock North High School (WNHS)
Led language instruction at WNHS for the last four years.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
American College of Education
Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Grade: Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (completed May 2020).
American College of Education
Master of Education, English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
Grade: Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Earned a Master of Education in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education (completed December 2020).
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Science, Spanish for the Professions
Grade: Cumulative GPA: 3.97
Earned a Master of Science in Spanish for the Professions (completed July 2017).
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Bachelor of Science, Spanish Education
Grade: Cumulative GPA: 3.63
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Spanish Education (completed May 2012).
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